Canon
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Canon RF Mount
The cornerstone zoom for Canon mirrorless, featuring 5 stops of optical image stabilization.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Professional telephoto zoom with constant F2.8, dual linear AF, and IPX1 weather sealing.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2013
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 140 cm)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has higher Max magnification (0.3 × vs 0.21 ×)
- ARF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM has lower Length (125 mm vs 160 mm)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has lower Diameter (77 mm vs 88 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
⌀88 × 125 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
⌀77 × 160 mm
880 g (1.94 lb / 31.04 oz)
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 35mm shorter and 11mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM is 20 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Aspherical, 3 UD
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
21 cm vs 140 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM supports it
- ✓
Length
125 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.21 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Super ED, 2 ED, 2 Aspherical…
- ✓
Custom function button
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO supports it
- ✓
Diameter
77 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
880 g vs 900 g — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
Pros
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization (up to 5 stops)
- ✓Excellent L-series sharpness and build quality
- ✓Fast and silent Nano USM focus motor
- ✓Very low chromatic aberration
Cons
- –Heavier than competitive options (900g)
- –Pricey entry threshold
- –Minor barrel distortion at 24mm
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.